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Adult Education: ABE, GED, English and Spanish Literacy, ESL/ESOL, Citizenship

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Free GED Classes taught by paid Pima County Public Library tutors with Adult Education Certification.

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Adult Education Services
From the Arizona Department of Education. Classes includes:
  • ABE
  • GED preparation and testing
  • English Language Acquisition for Adults for people who want to learn the English language
  • Citizenship program helps people prepare to take the Citizenship Test
LEARN Literacy Education And Resource Network Program
The goal of the LEARN program is to provide adults (18 years or older) in the community with the skills and attitudes necessary to complete a successful term of probation (for probationers), become functional members of society, and/or pursue future educational opportunities. LEARN is a service of Pima County Adult Probation, but serves any adults in Pima County. Each LEARN lab offers computer assisted instruction in:
  • Literacy
  • Adult Basic Education
  • GED preparation courses
Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (LVT)
The Literacy Volunteers of Tucson partners with the Library to offer adults in our community access to language learning and basic literacy skills in our branch libraries. If you would like to be a tutor, please contact LVT at 882-8006. Services include:
  • English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) using team teaching for small groups of students.
  • Basic literacy skills (Adult Basic Education or ABE) using one-on-one tutoring.
  • ELAA conversation groups at some local libraries.
Pima Community College Adult Basic Education
Offers classes in:
  • Adult Basic Education (ABE - basic reading, writing and math)
  • GED high-school equivalency preparation
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • English and Spanish literacy
  • Computer skills
  • Citizenship preparation
Somali Bantu Association of Tucson, AZ
Offers the following services:
  • ESL tutoring
  • ESL practice lab and library
  • Computer classes
  • Citizenship Assistance
  • Citizenship Classes
English Language Learning Website
  • USA Learns - A free site for immigrants and other adults who want to learn or improve their English skills.

Library Resources

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Tutoring, Skills-Building & Test Preparation

  • Brainfuse Online Tutoring — Live tutors, plus tutorials, skills-building and test prep
  • LearningExpressLibrary — Practice tests for SAT, GED, ASVAB & more
  • Universal Class — Video-based Adult-Education courses in a collaborative learning environment, covering a wide range of subjects. Graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement, and available Continuing Education Units help you master and document your educational goals.
  • Skills Tutor — Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, mathematics, language, algebra, science, information and workforce readiness skills